Man arrested by MBN for the second time in 2 weeks

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A Jackson man believed to have sold opioids that led to drug overdoses in the Metro area has been arrested for the second time in as many weeks, according to the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Kelvin Roy "Hot" Thompson, 59, was arrested on February 1 after MBN executed a search warrant at his house. Director John Dowdy said at the time that approximately 40 grams of suspected methamphetamine, approximately four grams of suspected heroin, two firearms, dozens of syringes and other paraphernalia commonly associated with drug distribution, as well as a dosage unit of Narcan.

At that time, Thompson was charged with with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of heroin with intent to distribute.

On Monday he was charged with conspiracy to sell heroin.

“Within days of his initial arrest, Hinds County authorities released Thompson on a $5,000 bond only to allow Thompson to return to his drug-trafficking operation. As a result of additional investigative efforts, MBN agents served arrest warrants late Monday night, again arresting Thompson and charging him with additional drug crimes,” Dowdy said.

Agents also arrested two women in the ongoing drug investigation, Dowdy said.

Rebecca L. Vanhuizen, 32, of 845 Meadow Lane in Byram, is charged with sale and conspiracy to sell heroin.